Election 2025

Three candidates for St. Paul mayor discuss key issues in a MPR News and Pioneer Press debate. Incumbent Melvin Carter, state Rep. Kaohly Her and scientist Yan Chen address city spending, taxes, amenities and public safety.
Mayoral candidates outline competing visions for St. Paul in MPR News/Pioneer Press debate
Three candidates for St. Paul mayor debated key issues in an MPR News and Pioneer Press forum Tuesday. Incumbent Melvin Carter, state Rep. Kaohly Her and scientist Yan Chen discussed city spending, public safety, schools and Carter’s proposal to ban assault weapons in the city.
5 candidates vie for St. Paul mayor
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter is facing off against four other candidates who want his job. As Carter seeks a third term at the helm of the city, his record is being scrutinized by three candidates who are newcomers to city politics and a state representative who has represented the city since 2019.
Build Your Ballot 2025: What will you be voting on?
MPR News surveyed candidates in local and state races to hear about their background and interest in the office they are running for. Voters in Minnesota can use our Build Your Ballot tool to get information about the candidates in their area.
Minneapolis mayoral candidates debate encampment solutions, downtown revitalization
The Citizens League hosted a debate with five candidates vying to be the next Minneapolis mayor Friday. Early voting is underway before the election on Nov. 4.
Democrat Xp Lee wins race to succeed Melissa Hortman, restoring Minnesota House tie
The Minnesota House will again be evenly divided after DFLer Xp Lee prevailed in a Brooklyn Park special election to succeed the slain Democratic leader Melissa Hortman.